John William Chapman

John William Chapman (September 8, 1894 – August 17, 1978) was the 37th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois. Chapman was born in Crete, Nebraska September 8, 1894. Chapman attended Public school in Chicago. He graduated from the University of Chicago in 1915 and received a Juris Doctor from University of Chicago Law School in 1917. He entered private practice in Chicago in the 1920s until he moved to Springfield, Illinois in 1941. In 1927, he was elected an Alderman on the Chicago City Council for the 40th ward and served for one term before losing to Joseph C. Ross in 1929.[1] He served as executive secretary to Illinois Governor Dwight H. Green from 1941 to 1949. In 1941 he was appointed to the Illinois Parole Board serving until March 1950. He was elected Lieutenant Governor of Illinois and served from 1953 to 1961. He died August 17, 1978 in Broward County, Florida[2] and was cremated.

John William Chapman
37th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois
In office January 12, 1953 – January 9, 1961
Governor	William Stratton
Preceded by	Sherwood Dixon
Succeeded by	Samuel H. Shapiro
2nd City of Chicago Alderman, 40th Ward
In office 1927–1929
Preceded by	Christ A. Jensen
Succeeded by	Joseph C. Ross
Personal details
Born	September 8, 1894 Crete, Nebraska, U.S.
Died	August 17, 1978 (aged 83) Broward County, Florida, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Eva Richolson
Profession	Attorney and Politician

References

1. "Centennial List of Mayors, City Clerks, City Attorneys, City Treasurers, and Aldermen, elected by the people of the city of Chicago, from the incorporation of the city on March 4, 1837 to March 4, 1937, arranged in alphabetical order, showing the years during which each official held office". Chicago Historical Society. Archived from the original on September 4, 2018. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
2. State of Florida. Florida Death Index, 1877-1998

External links

• 1953–1954 Illinois Blue Book – Lt. Governor biography page 98
• http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/chapman.html